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Brian Donahue, "Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests" (Yale UP, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Journey to Sustainable Living

In this chapter, the narrator shares their transformation from a traditional environmentalist perspective to a broader understanding of responsible land use and sustainable practices. They recount their experiences in community farming, the importance of local woodlands, and their innovative approach to home construction using underappreciated tree species. The chapter highlights the ecological significance of specific trees, particularly hemlock and black cherry, and emphasizes the narrative of land stewardship and sustainable building methods.

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